Top Soldier Pursued by a Beauty

In a spacious palace hall, a disciple with a gloomy appearance hurried inside. The black-robed man cultivating within saw the reckless disciple and immediately became displeased.

"How dare you? I am in the midst of cultivation. Who allowed you to barge in?"

"A great matter has occurred within the sect! This disciple was so anxious that I acted rashly. I beseech the Great Elder for forgiveness!" the disciple said, quickly kneeling.

Hearing this, the Great Elder's expression changed. "What has happened?"

The disciple dared not conceal anything and immediately recounted everything that had just occurred.

"What? You said that kid swallowed the Jade Marrow Stone?" The Great Elder slammed the table and shot to his feet, his wide eyes filled with disbelief.

"This disciple wouldn't dare speak nonsense. After he swallowed the Jade Marrow Stone, he didn't explode and die. I suspect he must have used a Secret Technique to suppress it within his Dantian."

"That Jade Marrow Stone is a supreme treasure of the Qingyun Sect! How could we let him take it?"

"Hmph!" The Great Elder snorted coldly. "A mere Loose Cultivator dares to covet our Qingyun Sect's Jade Marrow Stone? He's asking for death! Set out immediately. Kill him and seize the treasure!"

「Elsewhere.」

Zhao Dong was surrounded by a group of female disciples, all competing to pitch themselves to him.

"Handsome brother, please agree to be with me! I'm really well-behaved. I can serve you tea and pour your water..."

"Go away! What's that worth? Handsome brother, I have a special constitution. If you Dual Cultivate with me, it can enhance your cultivation level..."

"Hehe, what's enhancing your cultivation level? Handsome brother, I... I can call my sisters to become your Dao companions..."

The frenzy of the Qingyun Sect's female disciples nearly left Zhao Dong breathless. He earnestly explained that he already had a Dao companion, but not only did the female disciples refuse to back down, they even started grabbing at him!

"Hey, hey, hey, don't... don't get physical!" Zhao Dong yelped. "Stop, stop, stop! Don't touch me! You're all ladies, have some self-respect! Self-respect! No! This isn't right! Damn! Who just kissed me? Wait! Don't kiss my... Mmph..."

Zhao Dong was tackled to the ground, and the female disciples swarmed over him like ravenous wolves, instantly engulfing him.

After a long while, Zhao Dong finally crawled out from the crowd of female disciples, his face plastered with lipstick marks. He looked quite dashing...

Not daring to linger, Zhao Dong took off running.

Only after he had completely shaken off the crowd of female disciples did Dongfang Shi appear out of nowhere before him.

He smiled and said, "Friend Zhao, have you felt the warmth of our Qingyun Sect?"

"Insane! Utterly insane!" Zhao Dong exclaimed, one hand clutching his side while the other leaned against a wall for support.

Geez! Even though we didn't go all the way, I feel like I was nearly drained dry!

"Have these women never seen a man before? They're way too famished!" With a helpless expression, Zhao Dong asked, "As the Second Elder, how can you not care when they behave so inappropriately?"

Dongfang Shi laughed. "Ah, Friend Zhao, your words aren't quite right. It's perfectly normal for cultivators to admire the strong. Moreover, with your handsome appearance and extraordinary strength, it's only natural for them to be so passionate. Though I am an elder, I can't obstruct the disciples' pursuit of happiness, can I?"

With that, Dongfang Shi wrapped his arm around Zhao Dong's shoulder, revealing a knowing, teasing smile. "Friend Zhao, have you considered joining our Qingyun Sect? You've seen the enthusiasm of our female disciples. If you join the Qingyun Sect, your future life will be extremely... blissful!"

What the...?! So that's his game! No wonder he didn't intervene with those female disciples. He's trying to seduce me into joining!

Zhao Dong gave a bitter smile. "This junior appreciates Elder Dongfang's kindness, and I will consider joining the Qingyun Sect. But I still have some personal matters to attend to. If I become a disciple of the Qingyun Sect, these issues might implicate the sect, so I regret that I cannot agree just yet."

"Are you referring to the Xiao Family?" Dongfang Shi asked, furrowing his brows.

"You've noticed?" Zhao Dong wasn't too surprised. After all, Dongfang Shi had witnessed the entire conflict between him and Xiao Qitian.

"Of course, I am not blind to the obvious. However, should you join the Qingyun Sect, I could certainly protect you," he offered.

"Thank you for your kind intentions, Elder Dongfang." Zhao Dong shook his head. "However, this matter is very important to me. I would prefer to resolve this trouble myself."

Upon hearing this, the admiration in Dongfang Shi's eyes deepened.

"Hmm, a young man with spirit. I am increasingly satisfied with you. Since that's the case, I won't insist. But once you've resolved your troubles, I still hope you will consider joining the Qingyun Sect. After all, the Jade Marrow Stone you absorbed is a supreme treasure of our sect, and if you don't join, it will put a great deal of pressure on me."

Zhao Dong wore an embarrassed expression and nodded. "Rest assured, I will give you a proper answer."

"Hahahaha... then I will await the good news. But you must be careful in all you do. The Xiao Family is not easy to deal with, so you mustn't be too impulsive."

"Rest assured, Senior. I know what I'm doing."

"Good. In that case, I won't escort you any further. Feel free to look around the Qingyun Sect and leave on your own."

With that, Dongfang Shi turned and left.

Of course, I understand his intention. He wants me to see the power of the Qingyun Sect for myself, to strengthen my resolve to join.

Zhao Dong did indeed want to broaden his horizons, so he began to wander around the Qingyun Sect alone. However, to avoid another encounter with the crazed female disciples, he deliberately chose some less-traveled paths. Even so, he still ran into a pair of roadblocks.

"Boy, are you Zhao Dong?"

A middle-aged man clad in a black robe, accompanied by a young disciple with crafty eyes, blocked Zhao Dong's path.

"Greetings, Senior. This junior is indeed Zhao Dong," Zhao Dong replied with a respectful bow.

"Hehe, take him!" The man sneered coldly, waving his hand to signal his disciple to attack.

An attack?

Zhao Dong threw a punch, repelling the advancing young disciple. He demanded coldly, "Who are you, and what do you want?"

Murderous intent flashed in the man's eyes. "I am Jiang Feng, the Great Elder of the Qingyun Sect!"

Zhao Dong was puzzled. "I've done nothing. Since you are the Great Elder of the Qingyun Sect, why are you attacking me?"

"Ridiculous! You absorbed our sect's supreme treasure, and yet you claim to have done nothing?" Jiang Feng said menacingly. "Be smart and hand over the Jade Marrow Stone now. Otherwise, don't blame me for killing you and taking it by force!"

"Hehe." Zhao Dong laughed, stood up straight, and looked Jiang Feng right in the eye. "So that's why you attacked me. You covet the Jade Marrow Stone? I absorbed it fair and square. The Second Elder didn't say a thing, which means the Jade Marrow Stone is mine. Why should I give it to you?"

"You're courting death!" Jiang Feng wasted no more words. He unsheathed his longsword and charged at Zhao Dong.

At the same time, the other young disciple also drew his sword. The young disciple's presence was ordinary, but Jiang Feng's sword strikes crackled with streaks of lightning, their power astonishing!

A Martial Saint! Jiang Feng is actually a Martial Saint!?